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Gilwell Gazette Day 2 Saturday, April 26, 2014 Greater Cleveland Council, BSA Wood Badge Course C4-440-14
Good morning Troop 1.
I trust you all slept well in
o u r l u x u r i o u s
accommodations.
After a day like
yesterday, I’m certain no
one had trouble sleeping.
It was such a great day;
sitting here at Augustus,
looking out towards
Gilwell Field, with Lake
Klein as a background,
taking in the scenery that
God has provided for us.
Being at camp is like
being in a different world,
set apart from the normal
craziness of life.
We are becoming
members of our Troop 1
Scouting family.
Day one is done and we
are starting to know each
other a little better.
I can see the patrols
beginning to learn
something about each
member of their patrol;
learning the talents and
skills that each of us
brings to the table.
I spent a lot of time
getting to know you too.
You are a fantastic group
of Scouters—eager to
learn, energetic and alive
with scouting spirit.
Last night’s campfire
was a great display of
talent, wouldn’t you
agree?
Our visit from Lord
Baden-Powell was simply
wonderful! I challenge
you to outperform the
staff-led campfire on
weekend two.
Today, you are going to
learn about leveraging
diversity, the Stages of
Team deve lopment ,
communications and
project planning.
Remember, each day
builds on the previous
da y ’ s e v e n t s a n d
presentations.
There really is a plan
here. The course content
and order are not
random. We are also
going to have some fun!
Tonight, we are going to
play some in-depth and
meaningful games.
Keep an open mind as
you experience these
activities and reflect on
what you take away from
them. They’re designed to
make you think, both
about Scouting and about
life.
You have made a
commitment to improve
your skills as a Scout
leader.
Immerse yourself in the
course and you will find
that not only will your
Scouting job performance
improve but also you will
have new perspective on
your relationships and
activities at home and at
work.
Have fun today! Learn
from today’s presenters.
Learn from each other.
Don’t hesitate to ask
questions.
See everyone on Gilwell
field!
Scoutmaster Minute
Troop 1 Scouting family formed
Linda Gray
Course Director
What acorns are you planting for the future?
It’s hard to imagine the
vision of the English
builders who planned
centuries ahead for the
eventual replacement of
the sturdy oak beams of
their chapel.
Planting acorns seems
like a small deed, but it’s
one that could have
mighty consequences.
I n y e s t e r d a y ’ s
presentation on Values,
Mission and Vision,
Assistant Scoutmasters
Carol Doe and Chuck
Hayes urged participants
to create their own vision
of future success in the
context of Scouting.
The words of President
John F. Kennedy, Rev.
Martin Luther King Jr.,
Margaret Thatcher and
Lord Baden-Powell further
illustrated what’s possible
when one has a vision.
We, as Scouters, can
build our visions—and
our tickets—on the
mission statement and
the values of the Scouting
program.
As you listen to today’s
presentations and those
in the days to come, focus
on what you could
accomplish. Build a
roadmap—your ticket—to
get there.
Be the agent for the
change you would like to
see in your unit, your
district or the council.
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of cavalry. Four years later, he was
promoted to lieutenant general.
1907: Because of the popularity of
Aids to Scouting among young
people, B-P took a small group of
boys and ran a trial camp. The
success of that experience led B-P
to begin developing the Boy Scout
movement.
1908: Published Scouting for Boys.
1910: B-P retired from the army to
1857: Robert Stephenson Smythe
Baden-Powell was born in London,
England on February 22. He was
one of seven children: four boys
and three girls. His father, a pro-
fessor at Oxford University, died
when B-P was only three years old.
B-P received his education at Char-
ter House, a private school for
boys. He excelled at music, art and
sports, but did not apply himself
to academic subjects.
1876: He joined the British Army
and sailed to India to serve with
the 13th Hussars. For several dec-
ades, he served in various parts of
the world and rose through the
ranks of the military.
1899: Published a military text-
book entitled Aids to Scouting.
Took part in the South African
War (also known as the Boer War).
He became a British hero by com-
manding the defense of Mafeking
during a 218-day siege (Oct. 12,
1899-May 17, 1900).
1903: B-P returned to England and
was appointed inspector general
Chronology of Baden-Powell story
devote all his time to the Boy
Scouts.
1912: Married Olave Soames, who
supported him in his work and
was a strong proponent of the Girl
Guides.
1916: B-P established the Wolf
Cubs, a program for boys younger
than eleven. It was the forerunner
of the Cub Scout program in the
United States.
1919: A Scotsman named W. F. de
Bois MacLaren, a district commis-
sioner for Scouting in Scotland,
presented Gilwell Park to the Brit-
ish Boy Scout Association. In later
years, Baden-Powell, who had been
knighted by the king of England,
referred to himself as Lord Robert
Baden-Powell of Gilwell.
1920: At the close of the first
world jamboree, Baden-Powell was
named “Chief Scout of the World.”
1941: Baden-Powell died on Jan. 8
in Kenya. His tombstone features
a circle with a dot in it, the trail
sign for “I have gone home.”
By Paul Hébert
Fox Patrol Scribe
The Fox Patrol would
like to welcome all of our
fellow Troop 1 patrols to
the Wood Badge C4-440-
14 course.
Fox Patrol is made up of
members from all three
levels of Scouting in
greater Cleveland.
Our members are from
K e n t , B r o o k p a r k ,
Wickliffe, Independence,
and Garfield.
As Service Patrol, we
remind all patrols to
remember their “Leave No
T r a c e ” t r a i n i n g t h r o u g h o u t o u r
experience to keep the
area clean. “Hen House
Guards.”
By Cory Williams
Beaver Patrol Scribe
They started as
strangers, they ended
as friends. The eager
Beavers were at home in
the rain for their first
meeting.
Roles were assigned
with Rio taking Patrol
Leader for the first day.
Enthusiasm is high
and their willingness to
work together overcame
the elements and all
obstacles in their way.
Fox Patrol members strive to match puzzle pieces in
yesterday’s troop meeting. The Fox Patrol was the first to
submit an article for today’s Gazette.
Foxes remind troop to Leave No Trace in hen house Eager Beaver
members become
fast friends
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Raptor humor
from Eagle’s Nest
By Jeff Tirey
Eagle Patrol Scribe
As we enjoy our meals;
morning, noon, and night,
here’s some eagle humor
to keep you in high
spirits.
“What does the eagle
say before grace?”
“Let us prey.”
“How does the eagle
greet its prey?”
“Pleased to eat you.”
“Why don’t eagles like
fast food?”
“Because we can’t
catch it.”
“Why did the eagle cross
the road?”
“To eat the chicken,
stupid.”
By Amber Simecek
Owl Patrol Scribe
It was a beautiful sunny
start to Wood Badge 2014.
Participants arrived early,
bright eyed and bushy
tailed, coffee in hand,
eager to learn their
critters.
But by the time we
enjoyed a Hawaiian luau
lunch, the weather no
longer matched the mood.
However, we bridged
and learned our critters.
Six new owlets were born
and are excited for our
journey and growth
together.
Whoooo are they?
Byron, Randall, Judy,
Roger, Ed and Amber. We
all helped each other to
make our woggles and
donned our new epaulets
to begin the journey.
By Jason Blyler
Bear Patrol Scribe
Our Troop Guide is Lisa
DiPaolo. Lisa has been
active in Scouting for 10
years. Besides teaching
her friends and neighbors
how to tie a Turk’s head
knot, she also enjoys
geocaching.
Norm Wells is our first
elected Patrol Leader. He
has held many positions
in Scouting at the unit and
district level.
Currently, Norm is the
Chartered Organization
Representative for Pack
and Troop 361 in Garfield
Heights.
Norm is also active in
the Order of the Arrow.
Nick Skelin is our
Assistant Patrol Leader.
He has been involved in
Scouting for about the
past six years.
N i c k p r o v i d e d
leadership for Pack 575
and is currently a
committee member for
Troop 575 in Northfield.
Jason Blyler is currently
the Patrol Scribe. He is the
Cubmaster for Pack 67 in
Twinsburg.
Jason joins his twin
brother in the Wood
Badge Bear Patrol.
His brother Jonathon
took the course in
Arizona’s Grand Canyon
Council a few years ago.
Jason can be seen eating
turkey legs at area
medieval fairs during his
spare time.
Bill Tomkins is currently
our Patrol Chaplain Aide.
He has been involved in
Scouting for the past 3
years.
Bill is Cubmaster for
Pack 24 in Parma. He
enjoys crocheting and
cooking.
Bill has recently joined
the Western Trails District
Roundtable staff.
Sandy Pabellon is the
Bear Patrol flag bearer.
She is also the Crew
Advisor for Venturing
Crew 515 in the Ohio City
n e i g h b o r h o o d i n
Cleveland.
She is originally from
Gurabo, Puerto Rico.
Sandy relocated to
Cleveland 10 years ago.
Sandy is a nurse and is
very passionate about
Judo. She holds a brown
belt in Judo and has
moves like a ninja.
Patrol Reports
“Sometimes you get the kudu, sometimes the
kudu gets you.”
— Ron Holt, Senior Patrol Leader
Fledgling Owl
Patrol begins
adventure
Bears bring varied Scouting
experience to Wood Badge
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Beaver
Troop Guide Chip Reed,
Steve Caldwell, Jennifer Sakeagak,
Jon Strychasz, Rio Vincz, Cory
Williams, Ron Bliss
Bobwhite
Brian Sammon, Rob Kenehan,
Troop Guide Judy Poole,
Dan Barnett, Chrissy Edgehouse,
Darren Ernst, Matt Bechtold
Eagle Troop Guide Keith Swauger,
Jenn Davis, Frank Trusso, Jr.,
Dez Kleckner, Mike Reville,
Dan Peck, Jeff Tirey
Gilwell Gazette C4-440-14 Page 5
Troop Guide Jeff Geither,
Roger Barnhouse, Ed Roth,
Judy Soroczak, Byron Sah,
Amber Simecek,
Randall Zadar
Owl
Troop Guide Lisa DiPaolo,
Nick Skelin, Bill Tompkins,
Sandy Pabellon,
Norm Wells, Jason Blyler
Bear
Fox
Paul Hébert, John Zastawnik,
Randy Buchanan, Gino Miller,
Troop Guide Peg Hart,
Nora Jones
Page 6 C4-440-14 Gilwell Gazette
Peggy Hart
Peggy is married and
has one child. She was a
participant in course C-33
-05 and is a member of
the Eagle Patrol.
This is her first time
serving on staff, and she
is a Troop Guide.
She has been in
Scouting for 19 years as
an adult. Peg is the
Chartered Organization
Representative for Pack
and Troop 204.
She is a Commissioner
with Troop 332 and has
earned the District Award
of Merit.
She is an administrative
assistant with State Farm
who also enjoys fishing,
cooking, reading and
travel.
In five years, she would
like to be retired. For her
legacy, Peg would like to
have a clean house.
Jeff Geither
Jeff has two children. He
was a participant in
Wood Badge C4-440-14 staff profiles — Troop Guides
course C-27-04 and is a
member of the Bobwhite
Patrol. This is his first
time serving on staff, and
he is a Troop Guide.
He has been in Scouting
for 15 years as an adult,
and was in Scouting for
11 years as a youth.
Jeff is an Eagle Scout.
He is a member of the
Order of the Arrow. Jeff
h a s e a r n e d t h e
Scoutmaster Award of
Merit, among other
awards.
Jeff is a construction
estimator. He enjoys
camping , mode l ing ,
woodcraft and playing the
guitar.
His favorite memory of
camping is when he
camped at Tinnerman,
and a bear stole the food
pack.
A couple of interesting
facts are that he can play
a number of different
musical instruments, and
also that he is directly
related to eight Eagle
Scouts.
In five years he would
like to be living in a
warmer climate.
For his legacy, he would
like to have made a
difference in a young
man’s life, made his
community better, and
provided for his family.
Judy Poole
Judy is married and has
three children. She was a
part icipant on our
council’s last course, C4-
440-13, and is a member
of the Eagle Patrol.
This is her first time
serving on staff, where
she is a Guide.
S h e i s a U n i t
Commissioner and a
committee member for
Pack 228 and Troop 215.
Judy has been in
Scouting for eight years as
an adult. Judy is a music
teacher who also enjoys
gardening, tennis and
cross-stitch.
An interesting fact
about Judy is that she has
performed musically for
presidents, for Governor
Voinovich and at the old
Browns Stadium.
In five years she hopes
to be sending her oldest
son off to college and
graduating her twins from
high school.
For her legacy, she
would like to have
influenced many students
to see music as a life-long
love, and to have many
Scouts who have had a
variety of experiences and
have great skills.
Keith Swauger
Keith is married and has
two children. He was a
participant in course C-11
-08 and is a member of
the Buffalo Patrol.
This is his first time
serving on staff, and he is
a Troop Guide.
Keith is an Assistant
Scoutmaster with Troop
297. He has been in
Scouting for 10 years as
an adult and was in
Scouting for 10 years as a
youth. He is a member of
the Order of the Arrow.
Keith is a business
owner who enjoys
camping, hiking and
brewing. Keith is involved
with the same pack and
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Cleveland, OH 44115
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Wood Badge C4-440-14 staff profiles — Troop Guides
troop now as he was as a
youth. He went on a 50-
mile canoe trip in
Allegheny.
In five years he would
like to be working with
youths in outdoor skills.
For his legacy, he would
like to have people say “I
learned a lot from him”
and “I never would have
done that if it wasn’t for
him.”
Cloyd “Chip” Reed
Chip is married and has
four children. He was a
participant in course C-31
-07 and is a member of
the Antelope Patrol.
This is his first time
serving on staff. He is a
Troop Guide.
Chip is Scoutmaster of
Troop 213. He has been in
Scouting for 14 years as
an adult and was in
Scouting for four years as
a youth.
He is a member of the
Order of the Arrow and
has earned the William D.
Boyce Award.
Outside of Scouting,
Chip is a software
consultant and a project
manager.
He is a member of
v a r i o u s M a s o n i c
organizations who also
enjoys camping and star
gazing.
In case you were
wondering, he got his
nickname from Chip, one
of the sons on the TV
show “My Three Sons.”
In five years Chip hopes
t o b e C o m m i t t e e
Chairman of Troop 213.
For his Scouting legacy,
he would like to have a
well-established Boy Scout
troop and have a strong
relationship between the
Boy Scouts and the
Masons of Ohio.
Lisa DiPaolo
Lisa is married and has
three children. She was a
participant in course C-29
-06 and is a member of
the Fox Patrol.
This is her first time
serving on staff, and she
is a troop guide.
Lisa is a Den Leader
with Pack 137. She has
been is Scouting for 10
years as an adult, and was
in Scouts for four years as
a youth.
Outside of Scouting,
Lisa is a graphics designer
w h o a l s o e n j o y s
geocaching, the theater,
art, and books.
A few interesting facts
about Lisa: she is a band
geek, loves marching
bands and halftime
shows, is a former
synchronized swimmer,
and used to be a fencer.
For her Scouting legacy,
she would like to create a
generation of lifelong
learners who are not
afraid to set high goals
for themselves.
Jim Durdak
Jim is married and has
two children. He was a
participant in course C-13
-10 and is a member of
the Bear Patrol.
This is his second time
serving on staff, where he
is serving as the head
troop guide.
He is an advisor with
Venturing Crew 575. He
has been in Scouting for
eight years as an adult as
well as five years as a
youth.
Jim owns his own
business and also enjoys
gardening, bee keeping
and wine making.
A couple of interesting
facts about Jim: he built a
wood-fired pizza oven in
his backyard and has two
pet turkeys.
In five years Jim plans
to buy an RV and travel
the country with his wife.
He would like his
Scouting legacy to be that
his crew will be going
strong, and would like to
be a positive influence on
its members.
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Chaplain’s Thought
for the Day:
“You cannot control
the length of your life
but you can control
its width and depth.”
Tom Anderson
Today’s Schedule
7:00 Breakfast & Assessments Dining Room
8:00 Gilwell Field Assembly Gilwell Field
8:30 Troop Meeting Front Lawn
10:15 Break
10:30 Leveraging Diversity Training Room
11:00 Team Development Training Room
12:00 Lunch Dining Room
1:00 Patrol Leaders’ Council Mtg. Back Porch
1:30 Communication Patrol Sites
2:20 Break
2:30 Project Planning Training Room
3:20 Break
3:30 Rockets Patrol/Troop Activity Dining Rm./Lawn
5:00 Break
5:15 Patrol Mtg. Patrol Sites
5:45 Catholic Mass ERC
6:15 Dinner Dining Room
7:15 Wood Badge Game Show ERC
8:15 Win All You Can Game Training Room
9:15 Cracker Barrel Dining Room
Does it feel good to
have the first day under
your belt? Was it what
you expected? Are you
wondering when you will
get to rest? Relax, there
will be plenty of time for
rest in just two more
days.
I told you yesterday
would be a busy day!
Well, I was right, right?
Today will be just as
busy.
As you listen to the
prese nta t ions and
participate in the
activities today, think
about how things are
start ing to come
together.
Remember to be on
time, keep your cell
phones quiet, focus on
the message being
delivered, and you will
m a x i m i z e y o u r
experience.
Is your patrol already
working like a well-oiled
machine? Is there still
some work to do? Is the
Patrol Leader passing on
all the information they
get to the next Patrol
Leader?
Communication is
important, and it will
help make for a smooth
transition.
A Senior Moment
Patrols getting into Gilwell groove Have you finished your
Patrol Flag? Keep in
mind the work that you
put into it, and respect
all the other Patrol Flags
as if it were yours – do
not take, misplace, or
alter another patrol’s
flag.
Keep in mind the Scout
Oath and Law as you go
through the day and it
will be another great
episode in our epic
adventure!
Ron Holt
Senior Patrol Leader
Have you purchased
your critter yet? We have
pins, patches and furry
friends. Most of these one
-of-a-kind items are only
available at the Trading
Post here at Beaumont.
So don’t delay, stop in
today!
If you are interested in
ordering Wood Badge
outerwear or shirts, visit
the Raven & Associates
w e b s i t e a t
www.preordershirt.com.
T o p e r u s e t h e
merchandise, you must
create an account. Specify
the camp as Greater
Cleveland Wood Badge.
For more information or
assistance in ordering,
please see Connie or Dani
in the Trading Post.
